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University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Research Associate

Life Sciences ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWorcester, MA, USA$40k - $73kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Research Associate I requires a bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience.
  • A basic understanding of laboratory safety and protocols is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.
  • The candidate must be able to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Research Associate II requires 18 months of relevant research experience with a bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science, or no years of experience with a related master's degree.
  • Research Associate III requires 3 or more years of relevant research experience with a bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science, or 1 year of relevant research experience with a related master's degree.
  • Research Associate IV requires 5 or more years of relevant research experience with a bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science, or 3 or more years of relevant research experience with a related master's degree.
  • Fluency in verbal and written English is required.
  • Candidates should be able to work well with minimal supervision and with a wide variety of researchers in a service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory experiments and potentially be responsible for a single research project.
  • Use software relevant to the experiment and equipment.
  • Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on next steps under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee.
  • Maintain accurate records and potentially modify protocols with the approval of the Principal Investigator or designee.
  • Review literature, publications, and grants relevant to assigned projects.
  • Record results according to established laboratory, sponsor, and university protocols.
  • Assist with data analysis and mathematical computations.
  • Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to laboratory practice.
  • Present findings at laboratory or group meetings.
  • Monitor laboratory supply levels and order supplies as noted.
  • Prepare and label buffers, media, and solutions.
  • Assist with and comply with safety regulations and infection control standards.
  • Complete training on IACUC, IRB, EHS, and radiation safety protocols, as applicable to the level.
  • Comply with applicable state, federal, university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
  • Support identification of problems and challenges, propose resolutions, and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Support drafting standard operating procedures in compliance with EHS regulations specific to the laboratory.
  • Assist with training new laboratory personnel at the Research Associate II level; provide training at the Research Associate III level; mentor and train laboratory personnel on proper laboratory conduct and techniques at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Assist with drafting manuscript sections at the Research Associate II level.
  • Perform complex laboratory experiments and potentially manage one or more independent research projects at the Research Associate III level.
  • Perform in-depth data analysis and mathematical computations at the Research Associate III level.
  • Compile and analyze data and present it in a publication-suitable format according to Principal Investigator specifications at the Research Associate III level.
  • Oversee laboratory supply levels and orders, negotiate with suppliers, monitor equipment service contracts, and monitor equipment maintenance at the Research Associate III level, as assigned.
  • Manage general laboratory operations, including personnel, procedures, and projects, and create or modify protocols with Principal Investigator approval at the Research Associate III level, as assigned.
  • Prioritize and perform multiple tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail and perform duties and experiments independently at the Research Associate III level.
  • Monitor laboratory spending according to budget guidelines and assist with grant and contract funding budget or operational aspects at the Research Associate III level, as assigned.
  • Contribute significantly to research program management and research projects and laboratory maintenance activities at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Independently design and perform multiple complex laboratory experiments and interpret data, form conclusions, and decide next steps with a high degree of independence at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Maintain laboratory supply levels and order supplies as noted at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Manage laboratory equipment service contracts and coordinate equipment maintenance at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Monitor and enforce safety regulations and infection control standards at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Identify and write standard operating procedures in compliance with EHS regulations specific to the laboratory at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Manage daily laboratory operations, including personnel, procedures, and projects at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, and implement appropriate solutions at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Develop and implement new protocols or modify defined protocols with Principal Investigator approval at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Manage laboratory spending according to budget guidelines and assist with budget or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Negotiate with vendors to optimize available resources at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Contribute independently to writing sections for manuscripts and grants at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Direct the activities of research support staff at the Research Associate IV level.
  • Provide high-quality flow cytometry services to researchers.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including data backup.
  • Perform daily quality control and monitor instrument performance.
  • Troubleshoot instruments and associated software and peripherals.
  • Contact and interact with vendor service and field service engineers as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • High people and social skills, including listening, teaching, and communication, are preferred.
  • Good problem-solving and organizational skills are preferred.
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude is preferred.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
  • Career development activities are encouraged.

About the Company

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Public academic health sciences center that educates future doctors, scientists and nurses; conducts biomedical and clinical research; and runs clinical trials while providing health‑care services through its graduate schools and the ForHealth Consulting and MassBiologics divisions. ForHealth Consulting offers care management and consulting to improve care delivery and health policy for government agencies, nonprofits and health care organizations. MassBiologics develops and produces vaccines, plasma derivatives and monoclonal antibodies at an FDA‑licensed nonprofit facility. The school’s goal is to advance medicine by training leaders, conducting collaborative research and translating discoveries into practical health solutions that raise health outcomes for families and communities.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$182.6M
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
Founded
1962

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